Peter Mandelson, former European Commissioner for Trade, has criticized the UK's approach to post-Brexit deregulation, describing it as a 'fetish' for abandoning EU rules without clear benefits. Mandelson cautioned that such moves could harm the UK's economic interests and international standing, urging policymakers to consider the practical implications of regulatory divergence.
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Mandelson Criticizes UK's 'Fetish' for Abandoning EU Regulations
Former EU commissioner warns against indiscriminate deregulation post-Brexit
03 June 2025 · 23:42 UTC
